Rio Abajo
Panama City
Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Cinta Costera
After visiting Cinta Costera, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
The OG Crawl by The Panama Barcrawl - (Panama City, Panama)
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in Rio Abajo
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
The staff were helpful and the room was clean but could use an update. The shuttle runs every hour but it would be beneficial to guests if it ran at least every 30 minutes. Just a suggestion.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
The hotel needs urgently a renovation. The staff is poorly trained
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
We like Principe Hotel that is why we returned. From the check-in to the room, everything was good and we were comfortable The price is excellent for this very nice hotel. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
No activities. Food is 1/10 I left starving only ate enuff to get me by and not be sick. It’s very much so bottom of the barrel kind of resort.
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel is very comfortable and centrally located, the breakfast is excellent, I highly recommend it
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Abajo
Parque Lefevre
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parque Lefevre. You might want to make time for a stop at Panama Viejo or Via Espana.
Costa del Este
Travellers like the restaurants in Costa del Este, and Atrio Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.
Bethania
Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Juan Diaz
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Juan Diaz. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Pueblos Commercial Center or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Via Espana while you're exploring the area.
